Administrative Operations Manager - Agriculture & Health - Olympia, WA - Attorney General's Office

Position and Salary

Administrative Operations Manager (WMS Band 1) – full‑time permanent – Agriculture and Health Division – Olympia, WA – not union‑represented.

• Band 1 in the Washington Management Services structure.
• Salary range: $88,800 - $106,543 annually.
• Potential growth up to $109,740.
• Dual‑language requirement stipend (5%) if applicable.

Washington State offers a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, retirement, paid holidays, sick leave and a range of supplemental benefits such as flexible spending accounts, public service loan forgiveness and tuition waivers.

The Administrative Operations Manager (AOM) manages all administrative functions of the Agriculture and Health Division, in partnership with the Division Chief and the Management Team.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing hiring processes and supervising staff.
• Developing and monitoring the division’s budget.
• Overseeing equipment, supplies, and workspace needs with building management.
• Implementing division‑wide policies and procedures.
• Providing oversight of legal support functions (supervising the Paralegal 2 and Paralegal 1 staff).
• Onboarding staff, providing mentorship, and ensuring professional development.

Required:

Six years of experience through one or more of the following:

• Paralegal certification.
• Two‑year paralegal degree.
• Paraprofessional experience supporting attorneys, including at least two years of supervision in a legal setting.

Ideal candidate:
Empathetic, professional, experienced in managing legal personnel and projects, comfortable with complex work, detail‑oriented, strong people skills, a collaborative team player, and capable of building and supporting a diverse, inclusive work environment.

Applicants must attach a letter of interest and a current resume to their online application.

The Washington State Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, military status, retaliation, or use of a trained dog guide or service animal. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team .

Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1‑800‑676‑3777 or

The agency is committed to building an anti‑racist and equitable workplace, fostering inclusion of all cultures and backgrounds, and supporting employee wellness and diversity throughout its operations.